Talent Development Fund

Training for Productivity

The Office of Business Services utilizes a vast network of partner training providers, traditional education institutions and grants to develop customized trainings to help companies of all sizes develop pipelines of qualified and skilled talent to profit and grow in a competitive market.

Businesses agree to pay new employees a competitive wage for their industry sector.

Businesses are fully involved in the interview, selection and training process.

Incumbent Worker Training

Incumbent Worker training is designed to meet the special requirements of an employer to retain a skilled workforce or avert the need to lay off employees by assisting the workers in obtaining the skills necessary to retain employment.

There is a dollar-to-dollar match requirement, and a $4,500 training cap funding level that may be awarded to a specific trainee for a project or series of projects. The maximum request per year cannot exceed $40,000.

The Program funds classroom-based training, in-house staff training, apprenticeships, and other opportunities for Maryland’s businesses as they create and foster their talent pipeline.

Hire Prince George’s County provides businesses the opportunity to work through the Office of Business Services to recruit, pre-screen job candidates, and hire new employees to train them in the job specific skills they need to be successful and productive.

Businesses are reimbursed up to 90% for the costs of training, and the decision to expand employment will boost the economy by creating opportunities for Prince George’s County residents!

Benefits to Employers

Increased productivity

Higher worker retention rates

Reimbursement of training cost

Training tailored to employer needs

Key Features of Hire Prince George’s County

Reimbursement of up to 90 percent of trainee wages during training period

Minimal paperwork; easy process

Not limited to specific job types

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HELPING YOU BUILD THE WORKFORCE YOU NEED USING OJT! HOW DO YOU GET STARTED?

Contact our Office of Business Services at 301-618-8437 or email us at BusinessServices@co.pg.md.us.